Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Supply Chain Specialists at Northrop Grumman
Marissa, a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist, strongly recommends undergraduate internships as "the best way to get your foot in the door," citing personal experience with multiple internships leading to long-term employment. These internships offer valuable industry exposure, visibility for converting to full-time roles, and the opportunity to explore different roles before committing to a specific career path.
Internship Programs, Entry-Level Positions, Supply Chain Management, Career Development, Full-Time Roles
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Marissa Simone
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Pepperdine University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey, MBA in Supply Chain
Political Science, American Studies
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door and gain visibility within the company.
2. Many companies offer internship programs that can lead to full-time positions.
3. Internships allow students to explore different roles and determine the best fit for their career goals.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
Being at Northrop Grumman, and previously at AT&T and other places I've worked, they all have amazing intern programs. You can intern in the summer or during the school year.
It's recommended that you apply about a year in advance, so maybe the fall before the summer you want to intern. But I really think that as an undergraduate, an internship is the best way to get your foot in the door.
It's a few months where they introduce you to the industry and the role. You get a lot of visibility. Often, your final project is considered and implemented.
I've seen many interns convert to full-time positions at the companies where I've worked. So, if you're interested in a company and maybe not sure which role you want, either within supply chain or another business unit, an internship is a great way to explore different roles and day-to-day tasks.
From your internship to a full-time role, you can then pivot to something else. As someone who has interned at many places and whose first job lasted over five years, I interned twice. I highly recommend that as your way to get into an entry-level position.